Originally Posted by
Chris Pringle
Seems to me like a bike more than suitable for your plans. 450mm chainstay is nice. It looks overall like a really good bike as spec'd by the manufacturer. A few upgrades could happen to my liking (e.g., Avid BB7 mechanicals instead of BB5, a different set of wheels.) Now, just don't attempt to compare it with a Co-Motion touring bike.
My Co-Motion is a tandem. I would love to have a Co-Motion single but the bike I want is Almost $6000.00 Their bike that is like the Salsa Vayo would be almost $2000, that can pay for some trips and a couple of upgrades. I was thinking that the Vaya is a good starting platform and if its does not work out I can sell without to much of a loss or if I like it I can slowly upgrade different parts.